Entry-level employees will learn the fundamentals of floriculture crop production from Roberto Lopez of Purdue University. The session will be offered in Spanish and English. Growers and assistant growers will also be interested in:

Greenhouse insect control update and the latest neonicotinoid research results

Growing leafy greens and herbs in hydroponic systems

Keys to successful containerized herb production

Owners or general managers of greenhouse businesses will be interested in sessions on how to boost their profits, cut their input costs and learn how to manage their businesses. Owners or managers will be interested in:

How I grew my business: Recent adaptations we’ve made to stay competitive and profitable – a panel presentation

Conventional lamps or LEDs? Factors you should consider

Boomers or bust? Drawing GenX and GenY to the garden center

Marketing strategies for novices, intermediates and experts

Best performing annuals from the 2015 Michigan Garden Plant Tour

How to reduce your fertilizer use

MSU floriculture research update

Transitioning your business

Are using good bugs a cost-effective strategy for controlling insect pests of spring crops?

The Ohio State University would like to invite you to participate in a survey on bioproducts used in the greenhouse production of ornamental and vegetable plants at http://go.osu.edu/ghbioproducts. This survey will provide valuable feedback to set research priorities and assist in the development of educational materials on bioproducts for the industry. The survey will involve approximately 10 minutes of your time. If you would like additional information, have specific comments or questions, please contact Beth Scheckelhoff, OSU Extension Educator for Greenhouse Systems at 419-592-0806 or at Scheckelhoff.11@osu.edu.

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